Maintenance

The Tynemouth Castle Inn; Tynemouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid holiday

Development program

Paid Breaks

Food discounts

Room booking discounts

1/3 off room bookings all year round

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for its pub-restaurant sites in the North of England. You’ll ensure facilities are safe, comfortable and well-maintained, with daily checks on boilers, electrical systems and fire safety equipment, and routine replacements like bulbs and doors.

You'll tackle planned and unplanned maintenance, including painting, plumbing, electrical tasks and outdoor upkeep, contributing to a welcoming guest experience and high operational standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or facilities is desirable.
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry tasks safely.
• Proactive attitude with a focus on safety and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily checks on boilers, electrical systems and fire safety equipment.
• Inspect and replace light bulbs; secure fire doors and exits.
• Carry out roof, gutter and walkway inspections to address hazards.
• Manage outdoor areas including gardening and external housekeeping.
• Undertake planned maintenance such as painting and grouting and handle unplanned repairs.

Skills

Basic plumbing

Electrical skills

Joinery skills

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Sitting in a commanding position overlooking the expansive Longsands Beach, this art deco-style building has been completely renovated. Located in Tynemouth, it offers stunning views of the coastline and easy access to the seafront. The building houses a pub restaurant with 250 internal and 300 external covers, a fish and chip takeaway, and an ice cream and coffee parlour, adding to the vibrant coastal experience.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our facilities are safe, comfortable, and in excellent condition. Your responsibilities include daily checks on boilers, electrical systems, and fire safety equipment, along with inspecting and replacing light bulbs and securing fire doors. You’ll conduct regular inspections of roofs, gutters, and walkways to address hazards and maintain outdoor areas, including gardening and external housekeeping.

You’ll handle planned maintenance tasks like painting and grouting, as well as unplanned repairs. Basic plumbing, electrical, and joinery skills are essential, along with a focus on compliance through ladder checks, fire alarm tests, and utility readings. A proactive, can-do attitude will help you confidently tackle varied tasks with care and precision.

If you have a background in maintenance, a passion for creating safe and comfortable environments, and a commitment to excellence, we think you’ll fit right inn…